BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL
2250 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33431
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Five live flies on booth seats dining room Approximately seven live flies flying around bagel making section of kitchen. Not landing on anything. Flies killed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022045511 | Sep 13, 2022 | Feb 22, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2019050060 | Sep 4, 2019 | Oct 11, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee(s) touched their faces including eyes/nose/mouth, while rubbing/scratching/wiping and adjusting glasses then continued to handle clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared/packaged food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements.
Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Stop sale issued on cooked potato hash browns (48F - Cold Holding). Inspector informed Operator item not to be sold to customers due to temperature abuse 2 separate times both times Operator acknowledged understanding then proceeded to serve cooked potato hash browns to customers placing them at undue risk of food born illness. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk-in cooler; prepped whipped cream cheese opened/prepared/date marked/held refrigerated since 7/27. See stop sale.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At lift top cooler next to hand washing sink on cook line; raw shell eggs (50F - Ambient Air Temperature/Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Grab and Go open air cooler; chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding); egg salad (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); whitefish salad (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today held in cooler multiple days/since date of preparation. Lift top cooler next to hand washing sink on cook line; pastrami (49F - Cold Holding); corned beef (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); egg salad (50F - Cold Holding); pasteurized liquid eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potato hash browns (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Grab and Go open air cooler; chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding); egg salad (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); whitefish salad (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today held in cooler multiple days/since date of preparation. Lift top cooler next to hand washing sink on cook line; pastrami (49F - Cold Holding); corned beef (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); egg salad (50F - Cold Holding); pasteurized liquid eggs (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw bacon, changed gloves, then proceeded to handle bagel to be toasted without washing hands. Discussed with operator and employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands and put on new gloves
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk-in cooler muffin bater(with opened liquid eggs) date marked 12/08. See stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened gallon of milk in front walk in cooler not date marked. Operator stated milk was opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to prove quaternary test kit at time of inspection
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment probe thermometer calibrated at 170F. Discussed with operator
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwashing sink in bakery area soap dispenser did not dispense soap. Soap removed from dispenser to manually obtain soap.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of coffee ice cubes stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf
Utensils in poor condition. Observed in use spatula with handle deformed/melted.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in freezer raw smoked salmon stored over fully cooked turkey sausage. Educated operator on proper storage procedures and operator stored food properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed bagels with Asiago cheese baked on top in front counter area that exceeded the 4 hour time limit. Time stamp indicates 6:00-10:00am observed bagels still in use at 10:30 am. Operator was educated on proper hold times for TPHC foods and bagels were discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed bagels with Asiago cheese baked on top in front counter area that exceeded the 4 hour time limit. Time stamp indicates 6:00-10:00am observed bagels still in use at 10:30 am. Operator was educated on proper hold times for TPHC foods and bagels were discarded. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in prep area a can opener with large amounts of food debris build up around the blade. Educated operator on proper cleaning procedures for the can opener and operator cleaned the can opener blade properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bagel seeding station a hand wash sink with a bottle of degreaser in it. Educated operator on proper storage procedures for chemicals and hand wash sinks and degreaser was removed and properly stored.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed two hand wash sinks with soap that was unable to be dispensed. The light was flashing red and soap was not automatically dispensing. Educated operator on proper soap dispenser procedures and soap dispenser was fixed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at hand wash sink near prep area and dishwashing area 2 bottles of an unknown chemical without proper labeling. Educated operator on proper labeling procedures and operator properly labeled bottles.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish washing area old labels left on clean dishes. Operator was educated on proper cleaning procedures for dishes and all old labels were removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 2 separate sanitizer bucket with quaternary solution in them not at proper minimum strength. Observed 50ppm in both sanitizer buckets. Educated operator on proper sanitizer solution minimum strengths. Operator added correct amount of sanitizer to solution 200ppm quaternary sanitizer.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); corned beef (55F - Cold Holding); egg salad (55F - Cold Holding), items left on the counter to portion but it got busy. Manager returned items to walk in cooler to cool back down
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A couple of handwashing stations had a cart in front of sink. Manager moved carts.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels dispenser not dispensing towels. Manager changed batteries
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co tanks by the walk in cooler not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. An open cup of coffee on prep table. Manager discarded coffee and sanitized area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Two boxes of commercial processed avocados on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager picked up boxes.
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles throughout establishment.
Sep 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects at bagel prep area. Additionally, observed approximately 2 live flying insects at food storage bins used for bagels at front counter. Operator killed approximately 7 flying insects and sanitized both areas.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy whipping cream opened September 8, 2024 and not date marked. Operator properly dated marked item.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees without food handling certificates.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled item.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles throughout establishment.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed catering upright and exposed on top shelf above prep line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack at triple sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at bagel prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area and removed standing water.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on prep cutting board at prep line. Operator removed item.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat pickles. Operator properly stored items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour at prep table in kitchen out of original commercial packaging not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled item.
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above hot holding unit
Equipment in poor repair. Iced coffee reach in cooler door
Feb 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Five live flies on booth seats dining room Approximately seven live flies flying around bagel making section of kitchen. Not landing on anything. Flies killed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (52F - Cold Holding) on cutting board. Not prepped or portioned. Out less than four hours. TPHC document sent to operator. Food item four hour time marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloth in hand sink next to office Removed
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above hot holding unit
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee handling food
Equipment in poor repair. Iced coffee reach in cooler door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. Uncovered buckets of iced coffee on floor in kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom reach in cooler on line Removed water
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler. Operator states food not prepped or portioned. In unit less than four hours. Overstocked. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers stored in hand sink at bagel making station Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two containers stored In hand sink at bagel making area Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer Priority: Basic
Observed: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Muffins and pastries at front register counter Reference: 61C-4.010(1)(c) FAC: Public food service establishments which prepare and package food products for sale within the establishment must ensure that packaged food products are properly labeled. A label is not required on food products placed in a wrapper, carry-out box, or other nondurable container for the purpose of protecting the food during service to and receipt by the customer. Package labels must contain the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product. Priority: Basic
Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In upper cooler Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving rack storing gloves Priority: Basic
Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in freezer Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Priority: Basic
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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